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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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